Moores set to stand alone

The review of England’s dire winter will leave the coach’s role largely unaltered with no overseeing manager role

KEN SCHOFIELD’S review of England’s dismal performances during the winter will recommend that, contrary to what has been mooted, there should not be any appointment of a cricket manager with powers above the head of Peter Moores. Instead, the new coach will be given a clear outline of responsibilities that will differ in some respects from those of his predecessor, Duncan Fletcher.

In light of some indiscipline on tour, notably when Andrew Flintoff was all at sea on a pedalo in St Lucia during the World Cup, and the fact that England players were often left to their own devices during the evenings, the review group considered the appointment of a manager who could also serve as chairman of selectors. This change of thinking could mean that David Graveney’s position will now be safeguarded.

The ECB’s management board will receive and discuss Schofield’s findings this week  and will not necessarily